How far is Port Washington, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Port Washington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.87 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.84 mi
30.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.84 mi
Kilometers
30.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.87 mi
Kilometers
41.64 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Port Washington
Thu, Apr 16, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Washington
2026-04-16T02:20
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Washington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bayside
WI

Neighborhood in Queens, New York City

From Port Washington
12.9 mi
00h 20m
To Menomonee Falls
12.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Washington and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on South Webster Street

    32 m · 10 sec · South Webster Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2615 ft · 52 sec · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Spring Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

    839 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

    982 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Brown Deer Road

    7.3 mi · 14 min · West Brown Deer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Washington and Menomonee Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
11.1 mi · 43%
West Brown Deer Road
7.27 mi · 28%
South Spring Street
3.92 mi · 15%
Main Street
2.76 mi · 11%
West Grand Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
WI 100 West
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Turn left onto I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayside
00h 20m from Port Washington
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Areas Of Fog leaving Port Washington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Washington to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bayside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Port Washington and 12.9 miles from Menomonee Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Areas Of Fog around Port Washington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Bayside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bayside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bayside.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

51 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

65 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Washington and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 18.84 mi (30.32 km).

Port Washington

#1 Port Washington

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,584
Coordinates43.3872200, -87.8756400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Menomonee Falls

#2 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Washington (-87.87564, 43.38722)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Washington and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 02:20:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.